Aconite Witch Rosary

Handmade wooden beaded, rose scented Witch rosary, with aconite & black tourmaline stone.

Plants of the genus Aconitum have a long history full of witchcraft, werewolves and wicked deeds. Sorcery and witchcraft include aconite in a number of potions. Aconite was reportedly a main ingredient of witches’ flying ointment, with its alkaloids’ anaesthetic and cardiotonic roles perhaps explaining the sensation of flying reported by those that imbibed it.

Flower of wildcrafted aconite (Wolfsbane/Monkshood), this powerful plant ally has many medicinal & magical historical uses. Used to both heal & harm, aconite can be worked with for its transformative, summoning, protective, offering and journeying properties. Monkshood signifies caution, treachery and misanthropy. The flower’s symbolism meant that it was often used as a warning. A gift of monkshood flowers was seen as a symbol to the recipient to take care as danger lies ahead. The Berserkers, an infamous Germanic tribe, reportedly consumed Aconite in order to transform into ‘werewolves’. Aconite is said to cause a sensation on the skin of wearing a fur-coat or feathers and may induce hallucinations of transforming into different kinds of animals. The most poisonous herb of Europe, aconite has a long history in poison murder. Aconite was sacred to Thor, the Norse god of thunderstorms and lightning. In German this connection is reflected in various folk names given to the plant, such as Sturmhut and Thor’s hat. Other popular German names are Eisenhut = helmet, and Mönchshut = monk’s hood. But there is also an erotic side the aconite, as is suggested by names such as Venuskutschen and Venuswagen = ‘wagon of Venus’.

The strong clear energy of black tourmaline makes it a powerful healing crystal. Traditionally used for scrying, it grounds spiritual energy, balances chakras & forms a protective shield while assisting in understanding oneself. The most effective blocker of curses, psychic attacks and other forms of ill-wishing. On heating by being places against the skin, black tourmaline becomes negatively charged at one end and positively charged at the other. This shows the stones ability to balance out extremes and its powerful properties.